Paul Dietzenbach
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The third annual Tempe Blooms free street festival filled the downtown district with thousands of visitors and even more flowers.
On Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 24 and 25, the Downtown Tempe Authority and Arizona Flower Market turned several blocks of the city into a wonderland.
Twenty-one large-scale floral installations created by local designers dotted the area. Ten Valley artists painted works live on-site inspired by the theme “Growth in Bloom.” Four DJs and 16 musical acts performed at 10 locations over the course of the weekend.
The Flowerful Market allowed guests to shop from about 60 vendors, including building their own bouquets at presenting sponsor Arizona Flower Market. Experts led floral design seminars as well.
Here’s a look at all the action in downtown Tempe.
Thousands of people filled downtown Tempe.
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Hula-hooping at Tempe Blooms.
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We could all use a little hope.
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Liliana Mora works on her piece at Tempe Blooms.
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The weather was perfect at Tempe Blooms.
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Works by local artists were found all over.
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Floral installation by Bloom + Blueprint.
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DJ Richgirl holds it down.
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Those flowers go together like a horse and carriage.
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Dogs and their owners both loved the event.
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Buzzing around Tempe Blooms.
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Photo ops were all around.
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Shopping for jewelry at Tempe Blooms.
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Visitors could make their own bouquets.
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The view through a floral arch.
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Alyssa Cumpton paints at Tempe Blooms.
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Henri Benard of CHKLZ DJs at Tempe Blooms.
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Richelle Key paints at Tempe Blooms.
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Attendees crowded downtown Tempe for Tempe Blooms.
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